Tokeneke Elementary School

tok.darienps.org/

439 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Tokeneke Elementary School, located in the coastal town of Darien, Connecticut, is a highly-regarded public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Darien Public Schools district, the school is deeply integrated into a community known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence and parental involvement. The school’s curriculum is designed to foster both intellectual growth and character development, providing a comprehensive education that prepares students for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic rigor, Tokeneke is noted for its inclusive and nurturing atmosphere, which is supported by a dedicated faculty and an active Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO). The school environment emphasizes community, creativity, and the social-emotional well-being of its students, often utilizing its scenic campus to enhance learning experiences. By balancing traditional instruction with modern educational strategies, Tokeneke Elementary consistently maintains its reputation as a cornerstone of the Darien educational system.

439

Total Students

41.7

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

1.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tokeneke Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	350
Hispanic	26
Black	4
Asian	23
Two or More	36

White
350 (79.7%)
Two or More
36 (8.2%)
Hispanic
26 (5.9%)
Asian
23 (5.2%)
Black
4 (0.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Darien School District
Phone:	(203)655-9666
Website:	http://tok.darienps.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	439
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	6
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 89